Bill Overview
Title: Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act of 2022
Description: This bill prohibits certain members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving an F (academic student) or J (exchange visitor) visa. Specifically, this prohibition shall apply to any CCP member who has served in any position in the CCP since this bill's enactment. The prohibition shall also apply to a spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild of such an individual. The President may waive these prohibitions by certifying to Congress that the waiver is in the U.S. national interest.
Sponsors: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Target Audience
Population: Members of the Chinese Communist Party and their close family members seeking U.S. academic or exchange visas
Estimated Size: 0
- The primary individuals impacted by the bill are members of the Chinese Communist Party seeking to study or participate in exchange programs in the United States.
- Family members (spouse, child, parent, sibling, or grandchild) of CCP members will also be affected, as they too are prohibited from receiving F or J visas.
- The bill limits access to U.S. higher education and exchange programs for potentially thousands of individuals connected to the CCP.
- This legislation could affect the enrollment and financial status of U.S. educational institutions that rely on international students, including those from China.
- Considering CCP membership includes a significant number of Chinese citizens, the global impact involves a wide potential reach among people from China.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily impacts Chinese citizens who are members of the CCP and their families. The U.S. population might indirectly feel its effects through changes in academic environment diversity.
- Many universities rely on foreign students for tuition; restricting a group like this could have financial implications for some institutions.
- Calculating the effect on well-being involves looking at both the potentially affected Chinese students and the Americans who might miss out on cultural exchanges.
Simulated Interviews
College student (California)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think this policy will affect me directly, but it might change the diversity in my classes.
- I value having classmates from different countries because it provides a broader view in discussions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 7 |
Graduate student (New York)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This might make it harder for me to find group partners who are from China, which could limit perspectives on tech discussions.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
University administrator (Indiana)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might decrease our international student numbers, affecting university revenue.
- I am concerned about maintaining a diverse student population.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Software engineer (Texas)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Indirectly, this policy might mean fewer cultural events that I like to attend when organizers or other participants can't get here.
- It's unfortunate if this limits mutual understanding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Business owner (Wisconsin)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Fewer international students could mean less business for my store, which relies on students buying cultural goods.
- I hope it doesn't affect my business too much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
PhD student (Massachusetts)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s already hard to get diverse perspectives in my field; this will likely make it more challenging.
- Sharing research ideas with students from China has always been valuable in my field.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Nonprofit manager (Washington)
Age: 30 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Policies like these can limit the international collaboration and understanding our programs rely on.
- I fear it might hurt our ability to operate in a global context.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Retired professor (Florida)
Age: 63 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might reduce interest and enrollment in courses I used to teach, affecting the vibrancy of Asian studies in the long run. It's worrying.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
College professor (Illinois)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Limiting students might narrow perspectives available to all my students in discussions and projects.
- I'm concerned about cultural learning losses.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
PhD candidate (Colorado)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could complicate research collaborations with faculty and students from China.
- This might delay my work and make publishing harder.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 2: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 3: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 5: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 10: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Year 100: $50000000 (Low: $30000000, High: $70000000)
Key Considerations
- The significant number of Chinese Communist Party members that could be affected, including their family members.
- Diplomatic ramifications with the Chinese government, potentially affecting broader U.S.-China relations.
- The balance between national security concerns and the economic and cultural benefits of international students and scholars from China.
- Compliance and enforcement challenges related to identifying and verifying CCP membership.